The Heart of Racing Michelin Pilot Challenge Event Recap | 2026 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
No. 26 Heart of Racing Aston Martin Vantage Information
Driver Lineup: Hannah Grisham, Hannah Greenemeier
Class: GS
Started: 5th (Hannah Greenemeier - 1:26.084-seconds)
Finished: 6th
Laps: 77/77
Laps Led: 1
Team Notes
Greenemeier started the two-hour race from fifth and gained two positions within the opening 15 minutes. She held third until pitting with an hour and 15 minutes remaining.
Shortly after Grisham took over, a full-course caution came out with the No. 26 running sixth midway through the pit rotation.
With 45 minutes remaining, Grisham pitted for fuel and left-side tires, rejoining in eighth. She climbed to fifth before the Vantage shut off on track, dropping her to 12th. Once back underway, Grisham fought her way through the field to finish sixth.
In the team’s first full IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season, the No. 26 crew finished fourth in the GS Championship standings.
Chatting with the drivers…
Hannah Grisham: “Road Atlanta was a bit of a mixed bag to close out the season. We had a really strong car and were in a great position—it felt like it was our race to win until an unfortunate electrical gremlin caused the car to shut off mid-race. It’s frustrating to end the season that way, especially knowing the pace and potential we had, but I’m proud of the fight we showed and everything we accomplished this season. A huge thank you to my entire team, The Heart of Racing, and everyone who supported me throughout the year. Finishing P4 in the championship in our rookie season is something we can all be really proud of.”
Hannah Greenemeier: “Super happy with how the last race of the season went. Ultimately, we wanted that podium and a win, but we showed great speed and just had an electrical problem for a split second that took us out of contention. The team did a great job all week, and Grisham killed it in her stint, especially after dealing with the issue. I had a lot of fun racing at Road Atlanta for the first time and hope to race here in the future. I am super proud of the team this year; we have really grown and proved to be a real contender. It’s cool to get 4th in the championship for our first year, but we always want more; this is a great start. Huge thank you to the Heart of Racing for this incredible opportunity and to everyone on the team for all the long hours getting us to this point!”
Season Standings
Race 10 of 10: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Highest Season Finish: 6th (Watkins Glen International, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta)
Completed Laps: 747/757
Provisional Championship Point Standings: 4th
